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Maria Giannakoulia is a Professor of Nutrition and Dietary Behavior at Harokopio University's Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, where she leads research on dietary patterns across diverse populations and life stages.
Her academic credentials include:
- Degree in Dietetics from Harokopios Higher School of Home Economics (HASOO) in 1993
- Master's degree in Nutrition (M.Sc.) from King's College, University of London in 1994
- Doctoral degree from Harokopio University's Department of Dietetics-Nutrition Sciences in 2002
Her research program investigates critical intersections between nutrition and health outcomes. Primary focus areas include childhood/adolescent dietary behaviors, geriatric nutrition with emphasis on cognitive decline and frailty, weight management mechanisms, appetite regulation, and intervention adherence. Her methodological approach combines epidemiological studies, longitudinal cohort analyses, and meta-analytical techniques to establish evidence-based dietary guidelines.
Publication trends reveal sustained expertise in Mediterranean diet research, particularly its cognitive and longevity benefits, alongside significant contributions to understanding weight loss maintenance mechanisms and socio-ecological determinants of pediatric nutrition. Her work consistently bridges laboratory findings with public health applications through large-scale population studies like MedWeight and HELIAD.
